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accommodate

[əˈkɒmədeɪt]

accommodate Definition

  • 1to provide lodging or sufficient space for
  • 2to fit in with the wishes or needs of

Using accommodate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accommodate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.

  • Example

    We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.

  • Example

    The new design will accommodate more people in the lobby.

accommodate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accommodate

Antonyms for accommodate

Phrases with accommodate

  • to adjust or adapt oneself to a new situation or environment

    Example

    It took me a while to accommodate myself to the new job.

  • accommodate someone's needs

    to make adjustments to meet someone's specific requirements or preferences

    Example

    The restaurant was happy to accommodate our dietary restrictions.

  • to adapt to new circumstances or situations

    Example

    The company had to accommodate to changes in the market in order to stay competitive.

Origins of accommodate

from Latin 'accommodare', meaning 'make fit'

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Summary: accommodate in Brief

'Accommodate' [əˈkɒmədeɪt] means to provide lodging or sufficient space for, or to fit in with the wishes or needs of. It is often used in the context of providing space for people or things, as in 'The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.' 'Accommodate' can also refer to adapting to new situations, as in 'The company had to accommodate to changes in the market in order to stay competitive.'

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